Search Sheerwater planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sheerwater · updated daily · Woking Borough Council
- Valentines Forest Road Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LUAwaiting decisionT1-T6 x six trees - Fell because they are dead or have dead crowns. T7: Oak - Remove only the dead crowns (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966)Received 10 Nov 2026TREE/2026/8317
- Silver Dell The Glade West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AFAwaiting decisionT2: Oak tree - Removal of tree to near ground level, and for remaining stump to be ground down (Works subject to TPO 626/0128/1971)Received 10 Nov 2026TREE/2026/8319
- Greenpark House Blackdown Avenue Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8QHAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Proposed first floor front and side extension, front timber porch and alterations to fenestration and exernal materials.Received 9 Nov 2026PLAN/2026/0753
- 16 Lynwood Close Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5TJAwaiting decisionCertificate of Proposed Lawful Development for side dormer window and 4No side rooflights.Received 3 Nov 2026PLAN/2026/0762
- 16 Lynwood Close Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5TJAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear extension.Received 3 Nov 2026PLAN/2026/0764
Planning in Sheerwater
- Approved
- 82%
- 86 of 105 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sheerwater in the last 24 months, from Woking Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Sheerwater
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GU21 573 applications in the last 12 monthsGU22 524 applications in the last 12 monthsKT14 175 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Woking Borough Council
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About Sheerwater
Sheerwater is a residential suburb of Woking in Surrey, nestled between West Byfleet and Horsell. Defined by the Basingstoke Canal to the north and the South West Main Line to the south, this linear neighbourhood features diverse green spaces and spans 92 hectares. The area also includes a business park and light industry at its south-western end, making it a notable location for planning applications within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,603. It sits within the Woking district.
Property prices in Sheerwater show an average sale price of £477,219, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sheerwater area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sheerwater a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sheerwater has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sheerwater planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sheerwater, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 136 planning applications were submitted near Sheerwater. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (18), tree works (14). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).